Reverb - News for Young Adults

Reverb

Reverb is an initiative and a reporting team from MPR News focused on serving younger (and young-at-heart) Minnesotans.

We know Minnesota is changing and younger adults want news in new, more accessible ways. Reverb covers trending topics, local issues, and stories that matter to Minnesotans.

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Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final
As the Lynx begin their best-of-five series with the New York Liberty on Thursday, fans say they’re excited about the possibility of another championship and what they hope will be a winning team for the long run.
For local Palestinians, trauma remains as war in Gaza continues
For local Palestinians, trauma remains as a year-long war in Gaza continues. Many, like Raghda Skeik, wait with worry and dread to hear news from family and friends who are in harm’s way.
Renovations lift hopes at Minneapolis North High 
After years of pandemic challenges and life wedged in a construction zone, leaders believe the north Minneapolis school’s fortunes are turning for the better with the completion of $88 million in renovations.
Strong geomagnetic storm set to illuminate Minnesota's night sky
The northern lights will put on a spectacular show this weekend, following two powerful solar storms. One of these solar flares is the strongest we’ve seen in this solar cycle and the most powerful flare since 2017.
As schools move to lock up cell phones, what do students think?
Minnesota Now senior producer Aleesa Kuznetsov spoke with two students at the school on the first day of using the pouches to get their perspectives on the new policy.
State of Democra-Z: Takeaways from the vice presidential debate
The vice presidential debate is not expected to push many voters to one side or another, but it offered a closer look at the men who could be second in command. We check in with two Gen-Z voters about what stood out to them.
Walz’s account of son’s brush with gun violence offers poignant moment in VP debate
“Look, I’ve got a 17-year-old and he witnessed a shooting at a community center playing volleyball,” Walz said during the debate, referencing his son Gus. “Those things don’t leave you.”
This Minnesota Lynx fan crochets at every single home game. But she may not be allowed to next year
Christina McCollum is known for her crafting. The season ticket holder attends every Lynx game with a crochet hook in hand, but next year it may not be permitted.